Writing Assignment

You’ve learned about three character traits that helped Thomas Edison as an inventor: curiosity, perseverance, and creativity.

You will now share some thoughts in writing about Edison's character traits. You’ll support your ideas using evidence presented in the lesson.

Review

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^{The Wizard of Menlo Park}

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^{Edison's Teen Years}

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^{Edison's Boyhood}

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^{Edison's Creative Process}

What You’ll Do

Identify one of Thomas Edison's character traits. You can choose one of the three you’ve been learning about or one that you noticed in the videos. In one sentence, describe the trait.
Write down one or two examples from the lesson of how this trait contributed to Edison’s success.
Write at least two or three sentences to answer the following question: Do you possess this character trait?
- If yes, describe a time in your life when you demonstrated this.
- If no, would you want to develop the skill? Why? How would you develop it?

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